Adcote School for Girls vs Packwood Haugh School
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in West Midlands, England, 4.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Adcote School for Girls
Shrewsbury · Independent all-through · Ages 4–18
178 students
Packwood Haugh School
Shrewsbury · Independent all-through · Ages 4–13
185 students
| Measure | Adcote School for Girls Shrewsbury, West Midlands | Packwood Haugh School Shrewsbury, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 69 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #84 of 493 | – |
| National rank | #1044 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–18 | Ages 4–13 |
| Students | 178 | 185 |
| Pupils on roll | 178 | 185 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 64% | 63.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 51.7 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 38.1% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 66.7% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.41 | – |
| A level points per entry | 42.4 | – |
| town | Shrewsbury | Shrewsbury |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.adcoteschool.co.uk | www.packwood-haugh.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Packwood Haugh School is the larger school with 185 students compared with 178.
- •Adcote School for Girls is girls and Packwood Haugh School is co-educational.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Adcote School for Girls better than Packwood Haugh School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Adcote School for Girls and Packwood Haugh School?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Shrewsbury and Shrewsbury in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Adcote School for Girls: 178. Packwood Haugh School: 185. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Adcote School for Girls and Packwood Haugh School rank in West Midlands?
Adcote School for Girls is 84th of 493 and Packwood Haugh School is unranked among all-through schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).